Hall of Gods

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Hall of GodsSlot Review

It might seem strange to be reviewing one of the oldest games in the NetEnt range which is still active. There are, trust us, some very good reasons for this. Long before Gonzo’s Quest, Starburst and other titles made NetEnt the market leaders in the online slot field, there was the marvelous Hall of Gods slot. With a set of progressive jackpots which could run into the millions, brilliant theme and enjoyable game play, the slot lacked only one thing. You see, it was developed way before playing at mobile casinos became all the rage. Now though, there’s a full mobile version of this venerable title available for us to play anywhere, anytime.

It says a lot about the longevity of this slot that NetEnt still found it worth developing a bespoke mobile version of it after all this time. Truth is, the game is just as playable today as it was on first release and largely for the same reasons it became popular initially. This slot has huge win potential and yet still manages to be more entertaining than almost every other high variance slot game on the market, both then, and now. Take up the hammer of mighty Thor and join us on our quest into slot gaming history. For those who have only played NetEnt slots recently, we promise you this old spinner is a real treat from the Norse gods.

Although these days the 5×3 reel setup is the most common out there, back when the Hall of Gods slot was first launched there was still a 50/50 split with the old three-reel fruit machines. If anything, then, the games format is even simpler to get to grips with now than ever before. The pay lines too, are fixed, with 20 highlight-able lines on offer and a bet range of 0.01 to 2.00 credits per line. This wide bet range of 0.20 – 200.00 overall credits allows a deep spectrum of players to find their niche. One noteworthy aspect is that whilst the progressive jackpot values don’t change with the bet size, your overall chance of winning does go up on higher wagers.

The control system has aged a bit if we are honest. You don’t get quick spin or the graphics adjustment options of the very latest NetEnt slots though, the graphics aren’t modern and intensive enough for you to really need the latter on most modern devices. The auto-play system still has the option to control loss limits or play till the bonus game and that’s something all games should have and, you can adjust music and the ambient sound effects independently. Feature preview is also available on the Hall of Gods slot, which you don’t get with the latest games and we kind of miss this magic button teasing us with images of what could happen if we get lucky.

Gameplay and Theme for the Hall of Gods slot

You can’t go far wrong with Norse mythology as a theme, can you? With TV series like the Vikings it’s had something of a resurgence of late and the old god Odin has been popping up in video slots since pretty much the first machines hit the market. Ok it might not be the visual treat that say the Dracula slot is but, it’s still stands up well to the offerings from competitors. The ambient music is strangely soothing on the slot, with the salty northern seas splashing on the shore, the sound effects though, better to reach for the mute button!

You get a really generous selection of both pay icons and gameplay mechanics on the Hall of Gods slot. Five of the mightiest deities of old form the heavenly rewards whilst their trinkets such as Thor’s hammer & Odin’s ring are the lower payout symbols. The wild, in the form of an ancient dragon, sullenly breathes fire into the whole base game by expanding across the whole reel on reels 1,2 & 3 when it completes a winning bet line though it offers no multiplier or separate bonus.

Free Spins and Progressive Jackpots

The Hall of Gods slot really spoils a player in its allocation of bonus features. Three bonus scatters take you into the game you really want – the pick win screen that can land one of the three progressives. However, even though that would be enough on it’s own, there is a re-triggering free spins mechanic with a 3x multiplier. The initial spins allocation is mighty too, with up to 20 on offer if you can collect all five scatters. No wonder that this slot always held a reputation as being able to deliver massive wins if it was in the right mood, a benevolent god then, rather than a tyrant.

Summary

Whilst Mega Fortune is the big jackpot game in the modern NetEnt catalogue, the Hall of Gods slot can still more than hold its own. Net casinos such as Videoslots and VR specialists SlotsMillions don’t keep it on display for nothing after all. The games been popular for many years and we think it still can be for many more to come thanks to the new mobile version for both Android and iOS users. When it does finally lay down to rest, maybe NetEnt will give us a sequel? We can only hope!